Deer Hunting in Story County, Iowa

Story County, Iowa hunters harvested 535 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.9 per square mile, 62nd in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
535 total deer
Antlered275
Antlerless260
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Density
0.9 deer / sq mi
This county0.9
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#62 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#61 Marshall County
#62 Story County
#63 Franklin County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,921 acres
Local/Metropark
4,104 ac
69%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,459 ac
25%
Other state
175 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
124 ac
2%
Other federal
59 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025275260535

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Story County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Iowa deer season, 2025-2026

Iowa deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Iowa season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Iowa wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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